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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 760.80 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 760.80 and 363.60 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 760.80 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/760.80 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 760.80 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 276,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,626.88/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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